Tragic Death of Elgin Student Jess Kendall in Lil Durk Concert Shooting

Police Say Friends Were Robbed at Gunpoint Before Fatal Attack

As Jess Kendall, 18, and four friends made their way to a Lil Durk concert at the United Center Sunday night, they were confronted by four assailants. The attackers robbed them at gunpoint before fatally shooting Kendall, according to Chicago police.

A Violent Confrontation

The vicious attack unfolded as the five walked in the 100 block of North Wolcott Avenue, just minutes before the concert began at 7 p.m. The robbers, armed with guns, screamed “Empty your pockets! Gimme all your sh–!” as they demanded their valuables.

Kendall’s Brave Stand Against the Attackers

After they gave them their property, Kendall walked a few steps away and began yelling at the attackers. The four then confronted Kendall, and one asked “What boy?” before pistol-whipping him in the head, causing him to collapse. When he fought back, they “battered” him before opening fire, shooting him in the chest, according to the report.

The Aftermath

The four attackers then “re-approached” the other victims, who were left shaken but unharmed, and began trying to follow them while “keeping an eye” on them as they sprinted away looking for help. Kendall, of Elgin, was taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition, but was pronounced dead on Monday at 2:52 a.m., according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

As the attackers ran away, responding officers found two other people who were shot, including a 19-year-old man who had been shot in the rib during the attack, and a 15-year-old who was shot in his hand and abdomen. The 19-year-old was listed in critical condition while the 15-year-old was in good condition. Both were recovering at Stroger Hospital.

Previous Incident at Lil Durk’s Concert

Last year, unconfirmed reports of shots fired near the end of Lil Durk’s set at United Center sparked a “stampede” that injured several people.

A GoFundMe Campaign

A GoFundMe fundraiser created on behalf of Kendall’s family raised over $6,500 as of Tuesday morning.

Conclusion

Jess Kendall’s tragic death has left his friends, family, and community in shock and grief. As an 18-year-old student from Elgin, he was taken from his loved ones far too soon. We extend our deepest condolences to those affected by this senseless violence.

FAQs

* What was the motive behind the attack?
+ The motive is still unclear, and no arrests have been made.
* How much was raised for Kendall’s family?
+ Over $6,500 was raised on a GoFundMe campaign as of Tuesday morning.
* What happened to the other victims?
+ A 19-year-old man was shot in the rib and is in critical condition, and a 15-year-old was shot in his hand and abdomen and is in good condition.
* Is there a connection between this attack and a similar incident at Lil Durk’s concert last year?
+ No, according to the police, but it’s unclear what sparked the shooting.